Ep. 39 – Surveying the Threat Landscape, with Gen. David Petraeus

November 21, 2017 • 00:36:13
Ep. 39 – Surveying the Threat Landscape, with Gen. David Petraeus
Modern War Institute
Ep. 39 – Surveying the Threat Landscape, with Gen. David Petraeus

Nov 21 2017 | 00:36:13

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Show Notes

Gen. David Petraeus had a remarkable military career—including commanding the 101st Airborne Division at the beginning of the Iraq War and later commanding all forces in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He also served as commander of CENTCOM and, after retiring from the Army, as director of the CIA. In this conversation, he assesses the global operating environment and the trends that will define the future threat landscape.

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